How far is Fall River, MA from East Falmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Fall River, MA to East Falmouth, MA is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.21 mi
01h 12m
Flight
31.95 mi
51.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.95 mi
Kilometers
51.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.64 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Falmouth
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM EDT
Return by in Fall River
Thu, Apr 16, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall River
2026-04-16T15:48
Arrive East Falmouth
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wareham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Fall River
26.6 mi
00h 36m
To East Falmouth
26.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fall River Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Thursday
Using Swansea as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
Destination
East Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Thursday
Using North Falmouth as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fall River and East Falmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River and East Falmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on Purchase Street

    14 m · 6 sec · Purchase Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    55 m · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    101 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sullivan Drive

    926 ft · 24 sec · Sullivan Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Borden Street

    77 m · 5 sec · Borden Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hartwell Street

    992 ft · 25 sec · Hartwell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rodman Street

    134 m · 9 sec · Rodman Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue

    552 ft · 16 sec · Plymouth Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East: New Bedford, Cape Cod

    1117 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 25 East: Cape Cod

    2420 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward West Falmouth, East Falmouth

    1044 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brick Kiln Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Brick Kiln Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ox Bow Road

    97 m · 12 sec · Ox Bow Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Teaticket Highway

    1141 ft · 25 sec · Teaticket Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Falmouth Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Falmouth Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Falmouth Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall River and East Falmouth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 East
27 mi · 51%
MA 25 East
10.8 mi · 20%
Hero's Circle
6.47 mi · 12%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 8%
Brick Kiln Road
2.96 mi · 6%
East Falmouth Highway
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 195 East

Keep slight right

25.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wareham Center
00h 36m from Fall River
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fall River and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near East Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall River to East Falmouth?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wareham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Fall River and 26.7 miles from East Falmouth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Fall River and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near East Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Wareham Center

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wareham Center, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wareham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

58 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

60 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall River and East Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 31.95 mi (51.42 km).

Fall River

#1 Fall River

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population89,792
Coordinates41.7014900, -71.1550500
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
East Falmouth

#2 East Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population6,038
Coordinates41.5784400, -70.5586400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Fall River (-71.15505, 41.70149)
End: East Falmouth (-70.55864, 41.57844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.27 $16.53
Premium $4.80 $9.02 $18.04
Diesel $4.49 $8.44 $16.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall River and East Falmouth. The current time is 15:48:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.